Best Time To Visit Hanoi
A month-by-month guide to weather, crowds, and travel conditions in Hanoi, Vietnam.
About Hanoi
Hanoi is Vietnam's thousand-year-old capital: a Old Quarter of 36 merchant streets, French colonial facades, lakeside morning tai chi, and a street-food scene that turns every sidewalk into a restaurant. It's the gateway to Ha Long Bay and Sapa, and one of Asia's best-value cities.
Monthly weather guide
The table below shows general climate patterns derived from Hanoi's latitude and climate zone. These are not real-time forecasts — for current conditions, use the AI planner which pulls live data from Open-Meteo.
| Month | Temperature | Precipitation | Notes | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Warm | Dry | Dry season — sunny and comfortable. | Best |
| February | Warm | Dry | Dry season — sunny and comfortable. | Best |
| March | Hot | Moderate | Shoulder season — transitional weather. | Good |
| April | Hot | Moderate | Shoulder season — transitional weather. | Good |
| May | Hot | Moderate | Shoulder season — transitional weather. | Good |
| June | Hot | High | Wet season — expect heavy showers and high humidity. | Avoid |
| July | Hot | High | Wet season — expect heavy showers and high humidity. | Avoid |
| August | Hot | High | Wet season — expect heavy showers and high humidity. | Avoid |
| September | Hot | Moderate | Shoulder season — transitional weather. | Good |
| October | Hot | Moderate | Shoulder season — transitional weather. | Good |
| November | Hot | Moderate | Shoulder season — transitional weather. | Good |
| December | Warm | Dry | Dry season — sunny and comfortable. | Best |
Best months to visit
October to November is dry, warm and clear — Hanoi's best window. Summer (May–August) is hot and rainy; winter is cool and drizzly.
Current live conditions: Warm and mostly dry — great for street wandering.
Shoulder season (also good)
Shoulder months offer fewer crowds and lower prices while weather remains acceptable.
Months to avoid
These months typically bring challenging weather (extreme heat, heavy rain, or cold). If you must travel during this period, plan indoor activities and check forecasts closer to your date.
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